I'd love to get the real-deal Knoll version but it's not in the budget and apparently Ikea in Canada no longer carries the Docksta version. So when in doubt what do you do? You scour Craigslist of course. After a quick search and a trip across the city I was the proud owner of this. You can't see it in the photo but the base is actually quite scuffed up so I don't feel too guilty about my plans.

The paint colour in this photo looks a little green but it's gold. I'm just waiting for the rain to stop before I get going on this (could be a while in Vancouver). I want to get this painted before the big move next week so it can straight to it's new home. I have plans for this to be in the family room for crafts, painting, cards, board games and any other thing that screams family fun.

The table is going to be paired with these chairs that I bought ages ago at the local thrift store and have been procrastinating getting to work on. They're getting sprayed in white and I'll add some fun fur cushions in white as well.

I'm excited thinking about your transformation of this table. I looooooooooove that tulip table dipped in gold - how luscious!!! YUM YUM Yummy. Do it girl! A family game room sounds the perfect area for this table and chairs.

Isn't it exciting when you have an idea in mind and it all comes together. It's always fun getting a deal on something you want too. Looking forward to seeing the finished project. I'll keep my fingers crossed that it stops raining long enough for you to get your spray painting going.

Yeah that photo inspires me too- love it! Craigslist is awesome- just yesterday I decided that I needed a four drawer file cabinet for my new office space. Checked them out at walmart.com- $160. Searched for the same item on craigslist- $20- went and picked it up. Too easy :)I like your score better though- can't wait to see it!

Love the shape of the tulip table and can't wait to see you transform your Ikea one. It'll look great with it's metallic coat. Will you be waiting til the move? or do you plan on doing all the furniture painting first?

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